"Oatmeal" Takes Over the OTW by Vans Old Skool 36 "Souvenir"
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The OTW by Vans team has brought a lot of attention to the company over the last year via a number of elevated styles steeped in storytelling. For its latest big-scale collaboration, the energy-focused group has invited multi-hyphenate Julian Klincewicz to bring his "Joyous Chorus" to life via a number of products.
Klincewicz's collection sees a mix of footwear, apparel, and accessories. On the most former-front, the archival Old Skool 36 and Style 31 are reimagined by the creative's daily practice of everyday sketches, textures, and personal symbols. This "Joyous Chorus" exploration also extends to clothing like a Collared Fleece featuring a French terry cotton blend; Vintage Washed Tee Shirts; and the Carpenter Pant. The lineup's Tote Bag also joins the party, donning custom rivets and contrast stitching that reflect Klincewicz's way of viewing the world.
All items have been thoroughly considered. Custom labels, elevated materials, and signature graphics differentiate the "Joyous Chorus" effort from other releases from Vans.
"For this collaboration, I really wanted to base it around some early Southern California influences[—]skating, circus, music, new friendships, sunshine, the beach," shared Klincewicz in a press release for his OTW by Vans project. "I was really imagining everything being completely worn in as I designed it[...]So that was a major touchstone for me with this one[—]making things that come further to life the more you wear them in."
The OTW by Vans x Julian Klincewicz collection releases via vans.com/otw on Friday, May 15. Pricing ranges from $40-$160.
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